Roark Capital
Largest restaurant franchise operator in the world, controlling Subway, Arby's, Dunkin', and more
Brands Owned by Roark Capital (18)
CARSTAR
Auto Services
Collision repair network, part of Driven Brands (Roark)
Carvel
Restaurants & Fast Food
Ice cream franchise owned by Roark Capital through GoTo Foods
Dave's Hot Chicken
Restaurants & Fast Food
Roark Capital (which already controls Subway, Dunkin', Arby's, Sonic, and more) acquired a 75% majority stake in Dave's Hot Chicken for ~$1 billion in June 2025. The chain had 245+ locations and $617M in 2024 sales. Roark's restaurant empire is now the largest franchise operation outside publicly traded companies.
Focus Brands (Cinnabon, Auntie Anne's, Jamba)
Restaurants & Fast Food
Roark platform operating Cinnabon, Auntie Anne's, Jamba, McAlister's, and Schlotzsky's
Hardee's / Carl's Jr.
Restaurants & Fast Food
Fast food burger chains operated by CKE Restaurants (Roark)
i9 Sports
Youth Sports & Recreation
Youth sports franchise with 1,000+ programs, owned by Roark Capital through Youth Enrichment Brands
Maaco
Auto Services
Auto body and paint shops, part of Driven Brands (Roark)
Massage Envy
Salon, Spa & Beauty
Largest massage and facial franchise in the US with 1,100+ locations, owned by Roark Capital
McAlister's Deli
Restaurants & Fast Food
Fast-casual deli chain owned by Roark Capital through GoTo Foods (formerly Focus Brands)
Meineke Car Care
Auto Services
Auto repair franchise, part of Driven Brands (Roark)
Moe's Southwest Grill
Restaurants & Fast Food
Tex-Mex fast-casual chain owned by Roark Capital through GoTo Foods
Primrose Schools
Childcare & Early Education
Roark Capital-backed early education franchise with 500+ locations across 33 states
SafeSplash Swim School
Youth Sports & Recreation
Swim lesson franchise with 150+ locations, owned by Roark Capital through Youth Enrichment Brands
Schlotzsky's
Restaurants & Fast Food
Sandwich chain owned by Roark Capital through GoTo Foods
School of Rock
Youth Sports & Recreation
Music education franchise with 300+ locations, owned by Roark Capital through Youth Enrichment Brands
ServiceMaster Restore
HVAC & Home Services
Restoration and cleaning franchise with 850+ locations, owned by Roark Capital
Subway
Restaurants & Fast Food
World's largest restaurant chain by locations, acquired by Roark Capital in 2023 for $9.6B
Take 5 Oil Change
Auto Services
Drive-through oil change, part of Driven Brands (Roark)